Clinical Nurse Consultant (Gde 2) - Specialist Dementia Care Unit (SDCU) - Temp FT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ584733 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week up until June 2027
Location: SWSLHD District Wide
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $131,870.90 - $134,500.70 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ584733
Application Close Date: 13/07/2025
Interview Date Range: 16/07/2025 – 23/07/2025
Contact Details: Jen Markham – 0459 865 134 | jennifer.markham@health.nsw.gov.au
Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position
About the Opportunity
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 2) – Specialist Dementia Care – Mental Health plays a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of care for individuals experiencing Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) within the South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD). This advanced practice nurse provides expert clinical leadership, mentoring, and education to staff across the Specialist Dementia Care Unit (SDCU) and Older People’s Mental Health (OPMH) services. Through evidence-based consultation and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams—including psychiatrists, service managers, and family stakeholders—the CNC ensures person-centred, trauma-informed care that supports both residents and their transitions into and out of the SDCU. The role also contributes to continuous service improvement, policy development, and the integration of research into practice, aligning with local and state-wide strategic health priorities.
What You'll be Doing
Provide expert clinical consultancy that supports the delivery of patient care within a sector/hospital or sizeable mixed clinical environment, with potential district-wide application. As a lead clinician, provide an expert clinical consultancy in a clinical services team supporting the delivery of excellent patient/client care within an area of specialty. South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, healthier communities. All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model, promoting a culture that supports practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviors and interactions with patients, clients and employees. The vision of SWSLHD Nursing and Midwifery Service is Compassionate Nursing and Midwifery Care. Always, through leading effective workplace cultures that improve the patient experience.
Where You'll Be Working
SWSLHD Community Mental Health Services provide comprehensive, community-based mental health care across South Western Sydney.
These services cater to different age groups, including children, adolescents, adults, and older persons, ensuring specialised care throughout various life stages. The multidisciplinary teams offer a range of supports, including mental health assessments, crisis intervention, care coordination, and therapy. They work closely with inpatient services, GPs, and other community organisations to provide holistic care.
The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Community Mental Health Services an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience. Approved post graduate nursing qualifications in a field relevant to the specialty field or such other qualifications or experience relevant to older persons mental health and/or specialist dementia care.
- Can you describe a time when you provided expert consultation for a patient with complex Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD)? How did you collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement an effective care plan?
- What strategies have you used to mentor and educate staff in dementia care settings, particularly around behaviour support? How do you ensure that evidence-based practices are consistently applied across services like the SDCU and OPMH?
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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